Program
Application & Brochure
Wise Words
" It's hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look
funny on a horse. "
-Adlai Stevenson
Site Partner
Leadership San Marcos promotes community awareness, personal and professional growth, and civic involvement for tomorrow‘s leaders.
Program Outline
Leadership San Marcos is dedicated to providing opportunities to gain experience and knowledge to improve leadership ability and increase value for citizens.
In seven full-day sessions held through the year, participants will explore the essentials of leadership and study the past, present and future needs of this community.
The first session engages the new class in team building exercises. The following six full-day sessions of tours, speakers and problem-solving activities make up the balance of the Leadership San Marcos program: Communication and Leadership Skills, Local and Regional Economy, City and County Government, Highlights of San Marcos, Educational Systems, and the Case Study.
Presenters include experts in their fields: industry managers, leaders of educational institutions, elected officials, and representatives from the fields of real estate, history, environment, business writing, and communication.
Sessions are hosted by business, governmental, and educational entities in the San Marcos area, providing tours and insight not available to the general public.
Community Knowledge
Leadership San Marcos broadens participants' knowledge of the greater San Marcos community. Educational tours of local businesses and government entities that are not available to the general public are held each session. Leadership San Marcos motivates participants to participate in community activities and make a difference as other graduates have done through Leadership projects and alumni activities.
Networking
Leadership San Marcos provides face-to-face contact with peers from various organizations and industries in the community. Networking advantages through Leadership San Marcos include expanding your resources, keeping abreast of new developments, learning about other businesses and industries, and making new business contacts.
Graduates List
Graduates of Leadership San Marcos continue the process of leadership development and networking by becoming members of the Alumni Association. If you are a graduate of a similar Leadership Program, you are encouraged to join us. Email Leadershipsm@grandecom.net for information.
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- Allen, Tammy - VistaCare, 2003
- Allen, Carol - CenturyTel, 1992
- Altenhoff, Linda, 1987
- Arredondo Jasso, Cynthia - Texas State University - San Marcos, 2000
- Baker, Leesa - Century 21 The Excell Team, 2003
- Banning, Craig - Butler Manufacturing Company, 2007
- Batts, Stacy - Hays Caldwell Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 2006
- Bell, Rick - McCoy Corporation, 2007
- Belver, Carole - Community Action Inc, 2004
- Bergin, Edward, 2005
- Bielke, Lance - Thermon Manufacturing Co., 2002
- Bilson, Sherri - Beauty by Sherri, 1997
- Birnbaum, Donna - CenturyTel Inc, 1993
- Birnbaum, Mark - Alamon Telco Inc., 1990
- Bley, Celina, 2003
- Booth, Carol - Booth Chiropractic, 1994
- Booth, William - Booth Chiropractic, 1994
- Bradley, Becky - Hays County Area Food Bank, 2005
- Brandenburg, Claudia - Century Telephone of San Marcos, 2000
- Brewer, Ron - Century 21/The Excell Team, 1993
- Brown, Thomas - Broadway Bank, 1999
- Burnett, Dawn, 2001
- Byrn, James - Byrn & Assoc, 1986
- Carswell, Kevin - Mochas and Javas, 2006
- Castilleja, D J - Solid Rock Church, 2005
- Castleberry, Barbara - Frost National Bank, 1990
- Cecil, Courtney - Luby's Cafeterias, 1997
- Cervantez, Margie - Century Telephone of San Marcos, 1994
- Chandler, David - Allstate Insurance, 1990
- Chesser, Jason - Wells Fargo Bank, 2008
- Clark, Karlin - Second to None, 1999
- Coe, Trisha Taylor - Mary Kay Cosmetics Inc., 1999
- Cohen, Sue - HC Council/Drug-Alcohol Abuse, 1998
- Colbeck, Bill, 2003
- Collazo, Denise - Goodrich Aerostructures, 2008
- Conley, Rebecca - Conley Car Wash & Detail, 2005
- Costley, Linda, 2003
- Coyne, Senea, 1995
- Damron, Brenda - Randall Morris Real Estate, 1990
- Davis, Dianne - Frost National Bank, 1996
- De Long, Madeline - San Marcos Baptist Academy, 2007
- DeLaCruz, Tabby, 1996
- Denton, Elizabeth, 2006
- Douthit, Mary - Blanton Art Museum - Austin, 2004
- Duecy, Michael - AFLAC, 2008
- DuPont, Larry - Spring Oak Farms, 1987
- Eastwood, Kim - USAA, 2001
- Edmondson, Justin - Pollution Contro Industies, 2003
- Edmondson, Melinda - Time Warner, 2000
- Elliott, Bobette - City of San Marcos, transfer
- Ellison, Sandra - Grande Communications, 2002
- Endsley, Charlotte - Endsley Real Estate/Better Homes, 1988
- Engel, Jon - Community Action Inc., 1996
- Esquivel, Rachel - Gary Job Corps Center, 2008
- Evans, Mary - Coldwell Banker/First National, 1996
- Evans, Dorothy - Texas State University-San Marcos, 1993
- Farmer, Carole - Sac-N-Pac, 2005
- Festervan, Lee - The Cottage Bed & Breakfast Inn, 1989
- Fisher, Susan - Mensor Corporation, 2002
- Fisher, Scotty - Primera Financial Services, 1988
- Frugoni, Ann - Interiors by Decorating Den, 2007
- Garcia, Stephanie - City of San Marcos, 2002
- Garcia, Carol - Office of the Attorney General, 2005
- Garcia, Carlos - Grande Communications Networks, 2008
- Garrott, Josie - Texas State University- San Marcos, 2006
- Gilley, Kevin - Texas State University-San Marcos, 2003
- Gonzales, Rick - Butler Manufacturing Co, 2004
- Gonzales, Danny - TXI Cement, 2008
- Goodman, Randolph - Gary Job Corp Community, 2004
- Gordon-Sosby, Karen - Texas State University-San Marcos, 2007
- Graves, Kevin - Grande Communications, 2007
- Greiner, Patsy, 1986
- Guenther, Dave - Gary Job Corps Community, 2001
- Guerrero, Daniel - INROADS/Central Texas, 2006
- Guerrero, Homer - Allstate Insurance, 2001
- Haley, Johanna - (retired), 2006
- Hall, John - Lockhart ISD, 1997
- Hammonds, Larry - Frost National Bank, 1993
- Harper, Mike - Sean Patrick's Irish Pub, 2007
- Harper, Michelle, 2007
- Hart, Dee, 1988
- Hart, Ron - Hart Properties, 1986
- Henk, Joann - NorWest Bank, 1998
- Herrington, Dave, 1991
- Hill, Darlene, 2003
- Hollar, Randy - Goodrich Aerostructures, 1996
- Hughson, Jane, 1988
- Hunt, Lauri - Four Hands Furniture - Austin, 2001
- Hutchinson, Phil - McCoy Corporation, 2006
- Hutson, Tom, 1998
- James, Mona, 1994
- Jenkines, Ken, 1991
- Jentsch, Jo-An - Edward Jones - Jerrold McMillan, 2000
- Jester, Dawn - Caring Center for Women/Jacobson, 1989
- Jones, Millie - Blue Sky Mortgage, 2006
- Juarez, Olivia - Wells Fargo Bank Texas NA, 1991
- Jurek, Richard - Dentist, 1991
- Kwiat, Ron - Goodrich Aerostructures, 1997
- Lamm, Lauren - Judy Scherer & Associates, 1999
- Law, Troy, 2002
- Lewis, Jeannie - (retired), 1987
- Lopez, Sonya - Texas State University-San Marcos, 2007
- Luna, John - Grapevine Police Dept, 1996
- Maier, Ollie - (retired), 1999
- Martin, Shaila - KidWatch, 2000
- Maysel, Kyle - Attorney, 1988
- McCaffrey, Jeanne - San Marcos CISD, 1993
- McCall, David, 1991
- Meathenia, Peggy, 1991
- Mendez, Cynthia, 1997
- Merritt, Carla, 2002
- Michalewicz, Sandra - Thermon Manufacturing Co., 2001
- Miller, Bryan - Texas State University-San Marcos, 2008
- Miska, Ted - Ted Miska Insurance Agency, 2006
- Moore, Marianne, 2007
- Moore, David, 1995
- Moreno, Sarah - One Source Family Chiropractic, 2008
- Moseley, Earl - Texas State University - San Marcos, 1994
- Murphy, Cindy - Texas State University - San Marcos, 2006
- Murphy, Sean, 2000
- Musick, Daniel - Cook & Associates PC, 2007
- Neighbors, Phil - San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, transfer
- Neilson, Paul E. - Mensor Corporation, 1986
- Nelson, Marty - SUNSET After School Program, 2004
- Newton, Mark - First Baptist Church, 2007
- Nutt, Becky, 2007
- Patterson, Blain - Central Texas Lifecare, 2003
- Patterson, Matt - Farmers Insurance Group, 1997
- Pavia-Martinez, Mary Helen - Texas State University - San Marcos, 1997
- Perez, Manuel - Goodrich Aerostructures, 2001
- Perez, Susan - PRIDE Academic Center, 1996
- Pettey, Gene, 1997
- Pomeroy, Deborah - Law Office of Deborah Pomeroy, 2007
- Porter, Linda - CFAN, 1994
- Porterfield, Lee - Blue Sky Mortgage, 1990
- Porterfield, Kim - Texas State University - San Marcos, 2002
- Porterfield, Linda - Gulf Business Forms, 1990
- Quintanilla, Yolanda, 2003
- Rainosek, Alan - Grande Communications, 2004
- Rainosek, Bernice - Thrifty Call, 1989
- Ramsey, Gayle - Rodgers Ramsey Inc, 2008
- Reagan, Ronda - Ronda A Reagan Properties Inc., transfer
- Riedel, Nile - San Marcos Title Co., 1999
- Roder, Brian, 1987
- Rodriguez, John - McCoy Corporation, 2005
- Roppolo, John - Hays Co District Attny Office, 2000
- Rowe, T Cay - Texas State University-San Marcos, 1989
- Ruiz, Maria - San Marcos Police Department, 1998
- Sanders, Diane - Coldwell Banker - First National, 1987
- Schertz, Raenel - Wells Fargo Bank Texas NA, 1991
- Schlageter, David - Farmers Insurance Group, 1996
- Schlimgen, Mike - Solid Rock Church, 1991
- Serna, Adriana, 1994
- Smith, Brad - Texas State University - San Marcos, 1996
- Stewart, Nancy, 1994
- Stewart, Douglas - Century Telephone of San Marcos, 1990
- Stock, Diane - CenturyTel, 2005
- Stroman, Kay - Grande Communications, 1993
- Sullivan, Tom - St. Edwards University, 2004
- Szanto-Nicodemus, Amey, 2002
- Tabor, Chuck - Power Accessories of the Americas, 1992
- Tabor, Adria - River Pine Bed & Breadfast, 1988
- Taylor, Patricia, 1993
- Taylor, Amy, 2004
- Tello, Estella, 2003
- Tessaro, Patricia - Hays County Area Food Bank, 2001
- Tessaro, Michael - Centex Pressure Washing Service, 2004
- Thompson, Karen - CenturyTel of San Marcos Inc., 2004
- Thompson, Wayne - Hays County Juvenile Center, 2006
- Thompson, Susan - Texas State University - San Marcos, 1987
- Trauth, Denise - Texas State University-San Marcos, transfer
- Valle, Rosina - San Marcos CISD, 2008
- Van Oudekerke, Rodney - San Marcos Police Dept, 2007
- Ward, Jason - Supports Without Limits, 2006
- Wehman, Dick - Wehman Farm & Orchard, 1995
- Welch, Kermit - Orthodontist, 1992
- Wigley, Sharon - Grande Communications, 2005
- Wiley, Robbie - Century 21 The Excell Team, 1997
- Williamson, Roya - HC Council/Drug-Alcohol Abuse, 1999
- Williamson, Jerry - Corridor Real Estate Brokers, 1997
- Wingard, Kristin - Pennington Funeral Home, 2000
- Wisener, Rosanna - San Marcos Police Department, 1995
- Wood, Holly, 1991
- Worley, Seth - Texas State University - San Marcos, 1994
- Wright, Tamara - SERVPRO/San Marcos New Braunfels, 2002
- Wurzbach, Greg - Grande Communications, 2006
